Review Agenda Item

Meeting Date:

2/22/2024 - 6:30 PM

Category:

Consent Calendar

Type:

Action

Subject:

2023-2024 Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) Scope of Work

ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:

Goal 1: Systemic Alignment

ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.

Goal 2: Instructional Excellence

ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.

Goal 3: Student Accessibility and Support

ACPS will ensure students have equitable access to and engagement with programs and supports that reduce barriers to learning.

Goal 4: Strategic Resource Allocation

ACPS will strategically provide differentiated resources and supports to schools and departments.

Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement

ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.

Policy:

BCF - Advisory Committees to the School Board

Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)

File Attachment:

240222_SEAC 2023-24 Scope of Work_v1.pdf

Agenda Item Summary:

The 2022-23 SEAC Scope of Work is derived from the SEAC End-of-Year Report from 2022-23 and from the recurring concerns noted in SEAC reports over the past several years. In light of the current nationwide teacher shortage, this Scope of Work also addresses staffing concerns. SEAC is aligning its work with the ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan, Equity for All.

Background:

The SEAC role, as mandated by the Commonwealth of Virginia, is to: 1. Advise the local school division of needs in the education of children with disabilities; 2. Participate in the development of priorities and strategies for meeting the identified needs of children with disabilities; 3. Submit periodic reports and recommendations regarding the education of children with disabilities to the division superintendent for transmission to the local school board; 4. Assist the local school division in interpreting plans to the community for meeting the special needs of children with disabilities for educational services; 5. Review the policies and procedures for the provision of special education and related services prior to submission to the local school board; and 6. Participate in the review of the local school division’s annual plan.

Recommendation:

The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2023-2024 SEAC Scope of Work.

Approvals:

Recommended By:
Signed By:
	Dr. Pierrette Finney - Chief Academic Officer

Signed By:
	Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Superintendent

Vote Results:

Original Motion

Member Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi Moved, Member Meagan L. Alderton seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2023-2024 SEAC Scope of Work.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.

The motion Carried 9 - 0


Meagan L. Alderton	Yes
Jacinta Greene	Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief	Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz	Yes
Tammy Ignacio	Yes
Christopher Harris	Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi	Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird	Yes
Tim Beaty	Yes